all alone

hurting33

New Member

Joined : Apr 2012

Posts : 5

Posted 4/26/2012 11:51 AM (GMT 0)

i'm really glad I found this sight. I have been dealing with anxiety for the past year when everything in my life has been turned upside down new job, new house, new county and having to take custody of my sisters kids. I can't handle it and it scares me. I have always been in control and now my body is, I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks. I have recently started therapy and have started new medication, this will be the fourth. I feel all alone in this since I know nobody out here, and my husband doesn't understand the disorder. I'm taking it day by day and hoping to feel better just want someone to talk to who understands.

belleadonna

Regular Member

Joined : Jan 2012

Posts : 231

Posted 4/26/2012 12:56 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Hurting
Welcome. wow sounds like you've been through a lot lately. Any one of those things can be super stressful. I hope you find this forum as supportive as I have. Do you have any ways to relieve your stress? Exercise, hobbies, meditation,yoga etc? they can help along with the therapy and meds. All any of us can do is take it one day at a time and it can be frustrating when you're just starting treatment. You want to feel better now! It will take time but it will happen.
Stay strong and remember we're here for you :)

stkitt

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Joined : Apr 2007

Posts : 32602

Posted 4/26/2012 2:06 PM (GMT 0)

Hello and a warm welcome to you. I am glad you found us but sorry it had to be under these circumstances. I have had anxiety/depression for 30 years so I understand well what you are feeling. Most of us have found that just finding out more about anxiety and talking to other people who know what it is like to experience the same problems has been truly beneficial. It might feel like it sometimes, but you are not alone....

I do hope you keep coming here and talking with us as we truly care and will support you during this tough time as well as celebrate with you during the good times.

Kindly,

Kitt

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 4/26/2012 2:21 PM (GMT 0)

Hi and welcome!

You don't need to feel alone any longer...you have got a whole community of people here now who will support you and be here to listen and help.:)

You do have a lot on your plate at the moment. You must be an amazing aunt and sister to take on that responsibility! I am sure that the children will be in great care with you...but will pray that your sister gets to a place in her life where she can parent them again.

Great job on getting into therapy! I also hope that your new Rx is a good fit for you, and that you see results from both very soon!

We have a great Anxiety-Panic Resource Guide here that you may want to check out. It has links for breathing and relaxation exercises, and videos for help during a panic attack. It is on our main page, 2nd post

I hope that you will post often, and find the suport and connection that you seek here!:)

Scaredy Cat

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